Pharmaceuticals has emerged as one of the leading industries in the Indian Inc., with the domestic market showing an unprecedented growth of around 9% to generate revenue of about INR 554.5 Billion (US$ 11.1 Billion) in FY 2009. This dramatic growth in the Indian pharmaceutical industry can be attributed to several factors such as growing middle class population, rapid urbanization, increase in lifestyle-related diseases and acceptance of health insurance. Besides, the product patent regime has provided ample support to the industry to sustain its growth pace despite the global economic downturn. Generic is emerging as one of the leading segments to be benefited by many drugs going off-patent in due course of time.

According to our new research report “Booming Pharma Sector in India”, the Indian pharmaceutical industry is projected to show double-digit growth in near future owing to rise in pharmaceutical outsourcing and consolidation of highly fragmented industry. As exports form major part of the pharmaceutical industry in India, leading players have started expanding their reach towards the West. Thanks to investments in R&D and thriving for more and more ANDA filings, the clinical trials market is expected to grow at blistering pace in coming years. To support this evidence, we have done an extensive research and analysis of various segments of the Indian pharmaceutical market. These segments include: Domestic & Export Market, Branded & Generics Drugs, Formulations & Bulk Drugs, etc.

The baseline for optimistic future outlook of the pharmaceutical market is improvement in access to medicines of Indian population. Emerging sectors like biogenerics and pharma packaging will also pave the way for the pharmaceutical market to continue its upward trend over the forecast period (FY 2010- FY 2013).

The report provides thorough statistical and analytical overview of the Indian pharmaceutical market. It contains information about past, present and future trends, with focus on entire structure, composition and working of the pharmaceutical market. The report extensively discusses opportunities and challenges expected to arise within and outside the pharmaceutical market. The report also analyzes emerging sectors, regulatory environment and distribution system to identify strength and weaknesses of the pharmaceutical market. It has thoroughly examined current market trends, industrial developments and competitive landscape to enable clients understand the market structure and its progress in coming years. It also gives a brief overview of demographics and healthcare profile to adjudge the pharmaceutical market in terms of demand, expenditure and possible future direction.